PXR Moderator Applications! [CLOSED]

**Trainer17** · 03-19-2016, 07:26 AM

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Moderator Application Thread: 2.1!
By: PXR

Introduction...

~~Hey I just met you! This is crazy. But here's the moderator thread, so apply here maybe?~~

Greetings to all our beloved fans and members of PXR. It has been a while since we've conducted an application run for Moderators (those things you see in green running around the forums) so here we are again, for our second Moderator Recruitment Drive! Once again, the higher-ups of PXR have decided to open up the application drive right to the public! You are excited, YES?! But no hasty, bro/sis. Have a read at a few pointers below, and you're all set! ...To apply. 8)

What does a moderator do?

Moderators have two main roles. The first is the day-to-day taking care of the forum that you're in charge of. This includes locking, sticking and deleting posts, helping out people who have questions in your section, handling disagreements, making sure rules are followed, handing out warnings and infractions, and overall remembering that your actions all over the forum now represent the staff team, so you'll need to act accordingly and be sure to follow the rules yourself. Be a good role model!

The second role is helping to build the community. You don't need to be a moderator to do these things, but we do expect our mods to contribute. This means posting a lot in your board to increase activity, making new threads, coming up with and running new ideas and events and contributing to discussions in the mod board. We aren't super busy so we actually need more people to help with this second role rather than the first. We're looking for people who have both the time and motivation to help out.

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What are you looking for in a Moderator Candidate?

♪ Participation

- You should be active within the PXR Community & Forum you're applying to moderate, especially in the future if your application is accepted.

- By involving yourself within the community inside and outside the forum you're in charge of, both members and staff will be aware of you, and members especially will know who exactly to look for when they need help. This means that when you are online, you must be available to help another member.

♪ Forum/Community Building

- The position isn't just about closing or stickying threads, banning people, or doing just minor clean ups from time to time. You are also working in a development role which gears you up for more potential responsibility, should there come a time when we think you are ready to step up even higher.

- We're looking for candidates who are contributing to the forums in various ways: interacting with others by posting threads, bringing in new members to the forums, giving suggestions to improve the forum, and so on. Of course, there are limits to what you - or any one person on the forum - can do, but an effort to do all of the above is what counts.

♪ Time & Dedication

- Moderators are expected to be among the most active members of the forum. You should be logging in and posting every week and you should be one of the most active contributors to your board, coming up with new discussions or commenting on threads to keep things moving! Of course you can always take a break, but long periods of inactivity may result in a loss of your mod position. Being a moderator does take time and dedication, so if you don't have the time and energy to spare, then it might not be a good time to apply.

♪ Approachability

- It is important to be friendly, warm and welcoming. This not only pertains to your attitude towards new members, but also existing ones. Members need to know that they can approach you with an issue, problem or even an idea. You have an obligation to be friendly and kind. It is very important in creating and maintaining a positive environment.

- Disagreeing with an idea is fine, but you must be able to conduct yourself professionally and reasonably. This does not mean that you must always be serious and calculating; in fact, we endorse the opposite! Just be you, but remember that you are representing the forum at all times.

♪ Be Yourself

- We're looking for friendly, well-rounded members who are integrated well within PXR and who participate in and frequent the forums with their forum buddies. BE yourself! HAVE confidence! SMILE always!

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Forums in need of new Moderators!

We are considering hiring moderators for all current forums. We encourage you to apply for your favourite forum as being a mod requires a lot of self-motivation, which will be difficult if you're not working in an area you really enjoy. Please don't hesitate to apply for forums that are very quiet or already have active moderators. If you have a strong application, then the board you chose will not be an obstacle.

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So, how do I apply?

To apply, just answer the following questions. You may post here in this thread or if you wish your application to remain private, please Private Message them to Pokemon Trainer Sarah. You have until April 5th in your own timezone to apply.

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Application Form

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Successful applicants will have a one month trial period. After that time, the staff team will decide who will become fully fledged moderators.

If you don't make it this time, don't worry! Everyone who applies will be kept in mind for any future mod promotions. Staying active and offering to help out with projects will increase your chances of becoming a mod in future!

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